Kristen Bell wore a fitted black and ivory off-the-shoulder Posse gown, designed by Nicole Chavez, in New York City on Tuesday.
It was one of two different looks the Forgetting Sarah Marshall star, 44, sported while promoting her upcoming Netflix rom-com Nobody Wants This.
Appearing in CBS Mornings Speaking about her new series, which premieres Sept. 24 and co-stars Adam Brody, Kristen referred to romantic comedies as “happy entertainment,” adding that they are “something to look forward to and you feel a sense of joy and love when you watch them.”
But fans were left divided after Netflix shared a trailer for the show, with viewers taking to social media platform X to strongly voice their opinions.
One person criticized: “It would be hard to find a better title than ‘Nobody Wants This’ to describe a Netflix series filled with so many embarrassing Jewish stereotypes.”
Kristen Bell stepped out in two different looks on Tuesday while promoting her upcoming Netflix romantic comedy Nobody Wants This in New York City.
The Forgetting Sarah Marshall star, 44, wore a fitted black and ivory off-the-shoulder gown by Posse, designed by Nicole Chavez.
Another chimed in: “Netflix, we miss the old you,” with a sad face emoji.
Someone else added: “I got bored 20 seconds into the trailer… Can’t wait to never watch this,” while another said: “Thanks for putting the whole show in the trailer so I don’t have to watch it.”
And one angry subscriber demanded: “STOP CANCELLING REALLY GOOD SHOWS!!! #deadboysdetectives.”
Others expressed their enthusiasm for the show, with one saying: “Welcome back, old style rom-com,” adding that he was a fan of “Adam Brody with a beard.”
There was someone who approved it: “Ok, this looks nice.”
Another satisfied Netflix viewer said: “All my dreams from the early 2000s came true.”
With her two-tone long-sleeved dress, Bell added dangling earrings from Tiffany & Co.
And for her elegant and delicate look, the Hollywood siren wore a pair of black leather heels by By Far.
Fans were left divided after Netflix shared a trailer for the show, with viewers taking to social media platform X to strongly voice their opinions.
“Netflix, we miss the old you,” one person said with a sad face emoji.
Someone else added: “I got bored 20 seconds into the trailer… Can’t wait to never see this again.”
And one angry subscriber demanded: “STOP CANCELLING REALLY GOOD SHOWS! #deadboysdetectives.”
Others expressed their enthusiasm for the show, with one saying: “Welcome back to the old style of rom-coms,” adding that she is a fan of “Adam Brody with a beard.”
Some social media users praised the streamer, with one writing: “I’ve had enough of docuseries and thrillers.”
Another fan called Kristen and Adam an “amazing couple.”
The mother of two, who is married to Dax Shepard, then stepped out in another outfit – a flowing black skirt and fitted top by Dissh.
She added glamorous black square cat-eye sunglasses by Karen Wazen to both outfits.
With her second outfit she carried a small black leather Rodo bag with gold hardware.
The long-time artist’s golden blonde hair was parted down the middle and styled in large waves that fell over her chest.
On what drew her to playing a podcaster who falls in love with a rabbi in Nobody Wants This, Bell shared, “I thought it was edgy, thoughtful and funny.”
In an appearance on the CBS morning show to discuss her new series, Kristen referred to romantic comedies as “lighthearted entertainment” and added that they are “something to look forward to and you feel a sense of joy and love when you watch them.”
The mother of two then stepped out in another outfit: a black skirt and top by Dissh. She accessorized both outfits with glamorous black square sunglasses by Karen Wazen.
Bell, who also served as an executive producer on the series, plays Joanne, a feisty woman who falls for Brody’s charming character, Noah.
A synopsis for the show reads: “He’s stuck in his ways and used to playing it safe. He begins to stumble when he meets a brutally honest and provocative Joanne, which completely upends his safe life plan.”
The two were spotted filming a passionate kiss scene in Los Angeles last January.
Nobody Wants This opens September 24 and co-stars Adam Brody; pictured Monday
Bell and Brody previously worked together on Some Girl(S), House of Lies, Scream 4 and CHIPS.
Nobody Wants This marks Bell’s second Netflix series after producing and starring in the eight-episode limited series The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window in 2022.
Justine Lupe (Succession) plays Joanne’s sister, Morgan, in the upcoming TV show.
The semi-autobiographical project was created and written by Erin Foster, 42, who shared a sneak peek with her 606,000 Instagram followers in late August.
